Morris Park is a middle class residential area mostly made up of single and duplex family homes with a lesser amount of apartment buildings. It has a large Italian American population as one can deduce by several excellent pizza and pasta restaurants. Morris Park is famous for its annual Columbus Day parade which began in 1977 to honor Christopher Columbus. Loreto Park is a favorite destination for residents seeking a walking path though colorful gardens, a playground for younger children and for teenagers there is a roller hockey rink.